Not Meant to Be (Shawn Mendes)

Pilot

''Thank you so much, guys! I love you, London! Have a great night,'' said a brown-haired guy and the audience went wild.

''Night like all the others,'' he sighed unhappily, walking back through the backstage.

''Shawn! Common' buddy! You are totally coming with us tonight,'' shouted the voice from behind. Brian.

''Not really feeling it tonight, bro, I might just head to bed''

Brian shook his head in disbelief. ''Chicks would kill for spending a night with you and you will pass on that opportunity? You're insane!'' he continued

Shawn, getting really frustrated just put his head into his hands.
''Okay, if I go tonight will you finally leave me alone?''

Brian's eyes lit up. ''Sure will! And don't pretend that this is some sort of punishment. You used to love it. Just enjoy the night! Gonna get the rest of the guys, be back in a second.''

''Just one night. I can do that...'' whispered Shawn quietly, more to himself than anyone else.

How much he hated clubbing. It was not that he did not enjoy a good party, but the fact that he was instantly recognised by everyone. Wherever he went people just treated him differently from everyone else. In the beginning, it was fun, but it gets tiring. All the girls were throwing themselves at him just for his name. To him, no one was sincere anymore. Just empty words and phrases to get closer to him. Fame comes at a price, after all.

Not more than 10 minutes later Shawn found himself sitting in the limo heading who-knows-where. Everyone was having a good time, except for him. It was times like this when he let his thoughts get better of him and gazed aimlessly into the dark night.

''Shawn! Snap out of it!'', a voice cut through his thoughts like a blade.

''What the hell, Matt?'' Shawn asked confused.

''You really need to start enjoying the life, buddy. You've gone really soft lately,'' Matt continued

''I have not!'' Shawn protested, knowing all too well that Matt was right.

''Let's make a bet. I dare you to take to your hotel room a random chick from the bar, no regrets,'' suggested Brian

''Not interested at all, Brian. Why the hell would I even want to do that?''

''You've gone soft, bro. What if we make a deal?'' said Brian, not planning on dropping the subject.

Shawn sighed frustratedly, knowing that Brian won't give up. ''What is in for me, then?''

In situations like this, it was just much easier to go with the flow than fight it.

Brian's eyes lit up again: ''You won't have to go out clubbing with us for the next 3 months!''

''You got yourself a deal right there,'' stated Shawn matter-of-factly and got out of the limo which just stopped.

Thank god, the bar was really dark. No one really noticed Shawn so far. From behind he heard some girls talking about his concert tonight. He immediately decided to walk to the other side of the club. No need for extra attention, right? As he was approaching the bar, he noticed a red-haired girl sitting across from him.

It will be you tonight, he thought to himself, not knowing how wrong he was.

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A/N Hey guys if you like the story or even if you did not, please leave some feedback. This is my first story, so don't be too harsh. Constructive criticism is always welcome :)

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Astrid